Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Smithtown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Smithtown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithtown Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Smithtown Elementary School is ranked #1328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Smithtown Elementary School?
493 students attend Smithtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Smithtown Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithtown Elementary School?
Smithtown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Smithtown Elementary School offer ?
Smithtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithtown Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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